One East Alabama celebrates launch
Officials from throughout Eastern Alabama met at Talladega Superspeedway Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the new economic development partnership One East Alabama, which includes nine counties. – Alabama News Center
Voters in Tuscaloosa turned down a proposal for a property tax to support schools, the first increase proposed in more than 30 years – Patch
Tuscaloosa breaks ground for park
Tuscaloosa city officials broke ground Tuesday for a new park in the Springbrook area, slated to have playgrounds, walking tracks and more. – Elevate Tuscaloosa
UAB startup wins $2.8M grant for aneurysm repair research
Endomimetics, a startup biotech firm launched through the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been awarded a $2.8 million small business innovation research grant to develop new coatings to make aneurysm repairs more successful. – UAB
Sentar wins Defense Logistics contract
Huntsville’s Sentar Inc. has been awarded a Defense Logistics Agency contract to develop better cybersecurity for digital twins, which are virtual representations of physical machines. – Business Wire
Calhoun offers free CDL training
Alabamians can prepare for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License in a free Skills for Success program this fall at Calhoun Community College. – Calhoun Community College
